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Definition of Dun
Dun

A mound or small hill.

To cure, as codfish, in a particular manner, by laying them, after salting, in a pile in a dark place, covered with salt grass or some like substance.

To ask or beset, as a debtor, for payment; to urge importunately.

One who duns; a dunner.

An urgent request or demand of payment; as, he sent his debtor a dun.

Of a dark color; of a color partaking of a brown and black; of a dull brown color; swarthy.

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Dun Translations

dun in Dutch is manen, aanmanen
dun in German is mahnen


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